The Half That’s Never Been Told: The Real-Life Reggae Adventures of Doctor Dread
A passionate memoir and fearless behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of the biggest reggae stars in the world.
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“Danger at Discovery World” by Chris Chan
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131 Different Things
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Vancouver Noir (Canada)
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Now You See the Sky
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131 Different Things – signed, limited edition package w/exclusive 7″ vinyl
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Featured Titles
Featured: Black Interest
Around Harvard Square
Race, class, and hormones combine and combust when a Harvard freshman and his two friends attempt to join the staff of the Harpoon, the school’s iconic humor magazine.
The Girl with the Golden Shoes
A dazzling coming-of-age novella, now an Essence Magazine best seller, by Jamaica’s top-selling writer.
Upcoming Events
131 Different Things — Basilica, Hudson, NY
11/13/18
Nick Zinner, Zachary Lipez, and Stacy Wakefield present 131 Different Things at Basilica in Hudson. Full details TBA.
Adam Smyer — The Octopus Literary Salon, Oakland, CA
11/15/18, 7:00pm
Adam Smyer presents Knucklehead at an InsideStorytime at the Octopus Literary Salon.
News & Features
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Wyomia Tyus interviewed on WBUR!
Wyomia Tyus, author of Tigerbelle, was featured on WBUR Boston’s sports show Only a Game.
- “Dawn of the Aquarians” by Michael Diamond
- “Cranky Chariots” by Pamela Booker
- ANNOUNCING: Limited-Edition Preorder!
- “Lost At Sea” by John Mancini
Akashic Insider
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RIVERS SOLOMON in the New York Times!
Rivers Solomon and An Unkindness of Ghosts featured in the NYT.
- HIRSH SAWHNEY on PBS’s Great American Read!
- “How to Build Your Own Small Press in Brooklyn”
- A Day in the Life at Akashic Books
- Akashic’s Publisher JOHNNY TEMPLE in the NEW YORK TIMES